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Plain City reviews 2026 budget proposal, flags capital projects and staffing additions
Summary
Village Administrator Haley Lupton presented the proposed 2026 budget, reporting revenues and expenses tracking projections, a planned stormwater utility start in 2026, proposed capital projects (Depot splashpad, Bicentennial Park reconfiguration, street reconstructions and trail additions), and a proposed Code Compliance Officer and 3% merit wage increase; final budget approval is expected Nov. 24, 2025.
Village Administrator Haley Lupton presented a third‑quarter revenue and expenditure report and an overview of the proposed 2026 operational and capital budget at the Oct. 13 Plain City Council meeting. Lupton said the General Fund and several enterprise funds are tracking projections and that revenue from a recently approved property tax levy for the Police Fund is performing as expected.
Lupton described proposed operational changes including adding a Code Compliance Officer in mid‑2026, a proposed 3% merit‑based wage increase timed to annual evaluations, and anticipated substantial increases in health insurance premiums for 2026. She said staff will continue to monitor Police Department staffing and that two cadets are in or will enter academy training.
On capital projects, Lupton identified a proposed Depot splashpad, a Bicentennial Park reconfiguration, street repaving including Shepper and Converse avenues, trail improvements and pedestrian safety projects, and noted continued transportation planning for the SR‑161 and US‑42 corridor and the future Converse Road connector. Lupton said the stormwater utility fund will be implemented at the beginning of 2026. She described the timeline for budget review and said the proposed budget will be distributed to Council in early November with a planned final approval on Nov. 24, 2025.
Council members asked for additional detail before first reading; Mr. Terry requested another presentation with more project specifics and Ms. Lupton said staff is amenable to scheduling that review.
